Homesteading

There is now officially less than a week to go before Christmas day, but it is still not too late to save money and warm hearts with homemade gifts straight from your prepper retreat, survival compound, or homestead. The gifts will cost you nothing or next to nothing, but look like a million bucks! If … Read more

Candles have lit the world for centuries. Even today, without candles, a storm, blackout or any other unexpected interruption of power will leave us in the dark. Flashlights and electric lanterns are great, but batteries are expensive and degrade over time. In some parts of the world, candles are still used as the primary source … Read more

Anyone who relies on wood heat for the winter, will understand the need to split wood for their wood stove or other heat equipment. The wood should be split to a size that is easy to fit into the stove and it should be dry enough that it is easy to catch fire. Using An … Read more

There is a lot of video out there on homesteading topics. I have chosen a select few that have truly educated, inspired, and entertained me. I hope you enjoy them, and that they are helpful for you on your journey! Remote Living Alone in the Wilderness IMDB hails this film as a modern-day “Walden.” A … Read more

There are numerous uses for wood ash around the homestead. Throwing away this useful material when cleaning out the wood burner or fireplace is almost inexcusably wasteful. Wood ash is the powdery residue that is left in the wood burner collection tray or beneath the firewood grate after wood is burnt. It has been used … Read more

Homesteading is a new trend in old ways – people who are tired of the noisy, congested city and seek open air and refuge are turning back to cultural traditions of our grandparents and great-grandparents. We’re growing our own food, mending more and buying less, and finding ways to be more self-sufficient, most of the … Read more

Homesteading can be so rewarding, but also very time-consuming, which is why we have put together these 70 gardening and homesteading hacks to make your life so much easier. From homemade fertilizers using kitchen scraps to tips on increasing your harvest, these hacks will no doubt inspire you in so many ways. #1. Use Old … Read more

Live simply so that others may simply live. Mother Teresa If you’re considering simple living, there are likely many things that you haven’t considered and a few that you have. You may picture it as easy and something that is far more fun and exciting than the life that you’re currently living. Be as it … Read more

What do you get the person who wants to get away from everything? We have quite a few suggestions below. 🙂 Gift Books N/A Charles Dowding’s Vegetable Garden Diary This is a gardener’s journal. It features full color illustrations, crop growing advice, and writing space for each day of the year. The advice throughout the … Read more

Winter is coming. No, not the Game of Thrones winter, you’re going to have to wait forever for that. Winter is coming to your homestead. And while the weather is still generally mild, and days grow shorter, there is a ton of work to do. Here are thirty chores you should do on your homestead … Read more

How to store firewood to keep it dry and ready to burn… and why you should consider building a woodshed.

Looking for a portable, wood burning stove? Check out my field review of the Hot Ash Stove and see if it might be exactly what you need! Great for camping, off grid cooking, and emergency preparedness.

Could there actually be benefits to running a vegetarian homestead? This couple believes there are many. Maybe even for non-vegetarians.

I know all about trying to homestead on a very limited budget. Let me share with you the FOUR things you need to get started homesteading without spending a penny! You might be surprised.